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The Louis Theroux Podcast

The Louis Theroux Podcast

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Join Louis Theroux as he embarks on a series of in-depth and freewheeling conversations with a curated collection of fascinating figures from across the globe. The Louis Theroux Podcast is a Spotify podcast from Mindhouse, now available everywhere. Art Social Sciences
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  • S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo

    S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
    Jun 8 2026
    For the first episode in the series, QPR fan Louis Theroux speaks with former England captain, broadcaster and fellow podcasting titan, Gary Lineker. Speaking ahead of the World Cup in North America, the pair discuss why England always lose, Gary’s split with the BBC, and why Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t speak to him anymore. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: TV Show: Tiger, (2021) ⁠https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/tiger/umc.cmc.1p5g95s1v5v0t7i8xjgc1f0wo⁠ TV Show: When Lineker Met Maradona, (2006) ⁠https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007cgb3⁠ TV Show: Match of the Day, (1964 – present) ⁠https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007t9y1/match-of-the-day⁠ Article: BBC has ducked this for too long — it must stand up to brazen Gary Lineker (2025) ⁠https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/gary-lineker-instagram-post-bbc-matthew-syed-9x0jjhwcg⁠ Music Video: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler (1983) ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOxhH8N3Bo⁠ Podcast: Lineker & Baker: Behind Closed Doors (2018-2020) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3GxmEAvR7lOSfpGAqnL9s1⁠ Podcast: We Have Ways of Making You Talk (2019 – present) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/34VlAepHmeloDD76RX4jtc⁠ Podcast: The Rest Is History (2020 – present) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cvsbcjhtur7nplC148TWy⁠ Podcast: The Rest Is Politics (2022 – present) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ysx8g1Iw42gESAtegrFaH⁠ Podcast: The Rest Is Classified (2024 – present) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Jn1HIW6I1AQnKVpsJHdEf⁠ Podcast: The Rest Is Entertainment (2023 – present) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1mDl2B7a016YRXR2wSBy4T⁠ Podcast: The Rest Is Football (2023 – present) ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2fDn3EgvJZ5J1k5rrBwrlZ⁠ Credits: Producer: Millie Chu  Researcher: Rachael Devine Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams Production Manager: Francesca Bassett  Music: Miguel D’Oliveira  Executive Producer: Arron Fellows     A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify  ⁠www.mindhouse.co.uk⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Louis's back with Season 8!

    Louis's back with Season 8!
    Jun 1 2026
    Bingo cards at the ready... Watch new episodes exclusively on Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 min
  • S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie

    S7 EP8: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie
    Apr 20 2026
    In this special bonus episode, Louis sits down with Yorgos Lanthimos, the acclaimed director of ‘Bugonia’, 'The Favourite’ and ‘Poor Things’. Yorgos tells Louis about working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and debating whether or not to direct a Bourne movie. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: Bugonia (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/bugonia/umc.cmc.405pbn0ajtqwj3ycjapyd0i9x?action=play Dogtooth (2009) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1379182/ Pulp Fiction (1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH18ZHdrktM Blue Velvet (1986) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090756/ Eraserhead (1977) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074486/ Bourne Franchise https://www.imdb.com/list/ls089971582/ Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242423/ The Lives of Others (2006) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405094/ The Tourist (2010) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-tourist/umc.cmc.5ka0eofzuve9xw2qb7rcpwbck?action=play Poor Things (2023) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/poor-things/umc.cmc.3mshuc064vnbpvdq7rl6d3lpf?action=play Kinds of Kindness (2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22408160/ Midsommar (2019) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/midsommar/umc.cmc.3btmmnmdi8cci3gb2qupxli8o?action=play Hereditary (2018) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/ Eddington (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/eddington/umc.cmc.16hrancuhb81jh76au2988hqv?action=play Beau Is Afraid (2023) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13521006/ Save the Green Planet! (2003) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354668/ TV Show: ‘Succession’ (2018 –2023) - HBO https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/succession/umc.cmc.3trf3c8kzd8m4w72c9q8dwjqe Article: Tarantino on Paul Dano https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/11/hollywood-honest-quentin-tarantino-paul-dano There Will Be Blood (2007) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/there-will-be-blood/umc.cmc.45s5e33zqu277lcdym5taili?action=play Prisoners (2013) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392214/ Film Franchise: Marvel Cinematic Universe (2008 – present) https://www.imdb.com/list/ls031310794/ A Minecraft Movie (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/a-minecraft-movie/umc.cmc.1od4a1ayyjqn43uz8fel7ei5e?action=play Superman (2025) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/ The Lego Batman Movie (2017) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4116284/ Spider-Man (2002) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/ The Mastermind (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-mastermind/umc.cmc.3kbnmjk6m6h0hy67h6w6kj6j2?action=play Anora (2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28607951/ Daddy Longlegs (2009) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1426362/ Longlegs (2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23468450/ Uncut Gems (2019) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5727208/ Good Time (2017) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/good-time/umc.cmc.7950weot61ytepv84enkastys?action=play Marty Supreme (2025) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32916440/ The Smashing Machine (2025) https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-smashing-machine/umc.cmc.71wzerdj91fo8ep11rcbu3tei?action=play Exhibition: Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs (2026) https://www.onassis.org/whats-on/yorgos-lanthimos-photographs Athens, Greece https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens Credits Producer: Millie Chu  Researcher: Artemis Irvine Production Manager: Francesca Bassett  Music: Miguel D’Oliveira  Audio Mixer: Tom Guest Video Mixer: Scott Edwards Shownotes compiled by Elly Young Executive Producer: Arron Fellows     A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify  www.mindhouse.co.uk Open a Moneybox Cash ISA at https://moneybox.onelink.me/Cqlx/y3xncge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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Absolutely loved listening to these podcasts.
Such a diverse guest list.
Louis knows exactly how to get the very best out of people.
I would highly recommend this podcast.

Louis is the best.

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Enjoyed everyone interesting despite not knowing half the people interviewed Louis always entertains and asks the best questions

Always on point

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Theroux is great at connecting with his interviewees which encourages them to open up. If you’re interested in exploring a person’s inner-world and motivation, then this is for you. I only vaguely knew of some of these people, others I was not aware of at all - but every episode I’ve heard so far has provided really interesting insights into life. Start at the beginning & work your way Theroux ;)

Theroux at his best

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he interrupts and asks another question before they have answered the previous one. it's unbearable.

Louis doesn't let his interviewee speak!

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Firstly, the audio volume levels are shocking. I was having to turn the volume up and down. Louis starts off by introducing the sponsors (second complaint) which have obviously been recorded separately but the volume goes quiet LOUD quiet. When listening to anything with earbuds you don't normally have to adjust the volume every 30 secs! Second complaint, the introduction is purely adverts. "This episode is sponsored by...this episode is sponsored by..." I got to my third sponsor and switched off.

I don't mind adverts. I understand how sponsors work. But for the love of all things audio, give us some content first? Space out the adverts?

And finally, Louis let's out a HUGE spoiler for a show that's currently out on TV. There was the usual "spoiler alert" then he blurted out "XXX dies" before you have chance to take heed of the spoiler alert.

Honestly, I cannot comprehend how poorly this was put together. Maybe I caught a bad episode? Dunno. Not gonna waste my time on it.

Louis needs to go back to his beginnings and interview non famous people in my opinion

Gave up after 10 mins

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